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The past tense form of 'exceed' is exceeded. Example: They exceeded their sales target last month. (They exceeded their sales target last month.)
Definition of “exceed”
- to go beyond the limits or expectations
- to surpass or outdo something or someone
- to be greater in number, size, or amount
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | exceeded |
| Past Continuous | exceeding |
| Past Perfect | exceeded |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
The team exceeded their goals for the year.
Example
I exceeded my own expectations.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, they were exceeding all expectations.
Example
I wasn't exceeding the speed limit.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the end of the project, they had exceeded their initial targets.
Example
She had exceeded her personal best by the time she finished the race.
Is exceeded an irregular verb in the past?
No, "exceeded" is not an irregular past tense verb.
